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GOP Bill Aims to Ban Black Lives Matter, ‘Political’ Flags From Embassies
A Black Lives Matter banner hanging over the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina in a file photo. U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tom Ozimek
By Tom Ozimek
5/31/2021Updated: 5/31/2021

Republican lawmakers have introduced a proposal that would prohibit U.S. embassies and consulates from flying “political” flags, such as those associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, after a number of diplomatic missions displayed the BLM flag on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death.

Called the Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 (pdf), the measure was introduced by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) and co-sponsored by a number of GOP members of Congress, including new Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.).
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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